The moon sets 2:09 a.m. today, rises 1:23
p.m. Tuesday. It is the first day of the first quarter.

100 years ago today

1914: Left town to stay healthy: "Hazleton
— That efforts will soon be made to resume traffic on the Lehigh traction
(trolley) road, whose men have been on strike since the first of the year, was
indicated yesterday. Half a dozen non-union men started to practice running
cars in the yards and when they become proficient the line will be operated.
The authorities have been asked to afford protection in case of trouble. James
A. Steese, a representative of the state Department of Labor, has arrived to inquire
into the strike. Alvin Markle, president of the road, went to Hot
Springs, Va., for the benefit
of his health."

50 years ago today

1964: Climb every mountain: "The
Bushkill Valley Motorcycle Club is formulating plans for its first Class A
professional motorcycle hill climb of the season to be held at Freemansburg on
April 19. The Bushkill club also will sponsor two races at the Nazareth
Fairgrounds on May 3 and Sept. 7. The Freemansburg course is now recognized as
the longest Class A course in the nation. The local riders are anxious to get
into action again on the course. Many other riders — including the Hattons of
Ontario, Canada, and the Flying Dutchmen from York,
Pa., are expected to enter the April 19
event."

25 years ago today

1989: Letter of the law: "Parsippany,
N.J. (AP) — When Mayor Frank Priore was
informed that his driver's license had expired in 1987, he did more than rush
to have it renewed. He suspended himself for one day without pay. A
self-proclaimed law-and-order man, Priore said he decided not to be lenient on
himself. As head of the city's police department, Priore said he had to set an
example. So he went to the police chief and told him to write him a ticket. He
said he decided not to send himself to jail because he didn't deliberately let
his license expire." Of the chief's reaction Priore said, "He was kind of
shocked. He said, 'I can't give you a ticket,' and I said, 'You're being
ordered to give me a ticket.'"

Quote of the day

"Lying is done with words and also with silence." — Adrienne
Rich, American poet (1929-2012).

Almanac is compiled by Pete Brekus, Express-Times news
assistant. He can be reached at 610-258-7171,
or at pbrekus@express-times.com.